Data from the meters enable greater operational efficiencies and
improved outage management while design enhancements help protect
against external elements

The Sensus iConA(tm) Generation 4 meter offer a host of innovative technologies that bring compelling new benefits to utilities and consumers in the areas of operational efficiency, safety and reliability of service. (Graphic: Business Wire)

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The Sensus iConA(tm) Generation 4 meter offer a host of innovative technologies that bring compelling new benefits to utilities and consumers in the areas of operational efficiency, safety and reliability of service. (Graphic: Business Wire)

RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electric utilities and municipalities can better collect and analyze
data that provides real-time actionable information with the new iConA™
Generation 4 residential electric meters from Sensus,
a leading provider of clean technology solutions. The new generation of
Sensus smart meters will enhance the ability of utilities to use data to
monitor and control their infrastructure to balance supply and demand,
restore service faster following outages and encourage consumers to
conserve electricity.

“The Sensus Gen4 smart meters, which have been in development for three
years, offer a host of innovative technologies that bring compelling new
benefits to utilities and consumers in the areas of operational
efficiency, safety and reliability of service,’’ said Sensus President
Randy Bays. “This is a significant step forward as we continuously
evolve our technology—including meters, communication systems and data
analytics—to help customers realize the full benefits of a smarter grid.
We’re excited by the positive feedback we have received about our latest
meters from customers who have begun using them.”

Sensus is offering versions A and B of the Generation 4 meter. Both
Generation 4 meters include a patented and patent-pending high
temperature detection technology with a patented optional automatic
disconnect that enables utilities to receive real-time notification of
heating caused by external issues. The meters also feature design
enhancements to help prevent water and other contaminants, such as
insects, from entering the meter.

The Generation 4-A meter is available without any upgrade to
communication network software so customers can take immediate advantage
of the technology. The Generation 4-B meter requires an upgrade to the
regional network interface in the communications network to enable all
features.

The Generation 4-B meter is the industry’s first meter with opt-out
capability, allowing utilities the flexibility to turn off and on all
radio frequency (RF) transmissions remotely. It also features four
channels of American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C12.19 load
profile data that enables multiple time-of-use rate structures.

Both versions of the meter can leverage the point-to-multipoint FlexNet™
communication system, which is uniquely capable of bringing back volumes
of data from any meter. Beyond improving the data used in billing,
electric utilities can use the information to help with transformer
optimization and integrating distributed generation.

The Sensus FlexNet system is a long-range radio network that serves as
a dedicated and secure two-way communications highway for investor owned
utilities, municipalities and electric cooperatives. The network
architecture requires less infrastructure and offers a lower cost of
ownership than competing solutions.

Another benefit of the FlexNet system is the ability to dedicate
distinct channels to specific applications, which reduces latency that
can occur when multiple applications share the same channel. Delivering
data faster is more than just the speed of transfer—with the FlexNet
system, utilities can prioritize time-sensitive applications such as
distribution automation, remote shut off and demand response.

About Sensus

Sensus is a leading clean technology solutions company offering smart
meters, communication systems, software and services for the electric,
gas, and water industries. Sensus technology helps utilities drive
operational efficiency and customer engagement with applications that
include advanced meter reading, data acquisition, demand response,
distribution automation, home area networking and outdoor lighting
control. Customers worldwide trust the innovation, quality and
reliability of Sensus solutions for the intelligent use and conservation
of energy and water. Learn more at www.sensus.com.To
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